Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26: In a significant move aimed at strengthening environmental governance and accelerating sustainability efforts, the Environment Forest Climate Change Commission (EFCCC) has appointed Mrs. Juhi Shakya as the State Vice President, Maharashtra, under the Department of Environment and Pollution Safety.
The appointment underscores EFCCC’s commitment to enhancing environmental leadership and driving impactful action in the areas of climate change mitigation, pollution control, environmental safety, and sustainable development across the state.
In her new role, Mrs. Shakya will be responsible for supporting environmental policy initiatives, promoting regulatory compliance, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and advancing programs focused on ecological conservation and pollution prevention. She will also work closely with government bodies, industry representatives, community organizations, and environmental experts to foster collaborative solutions for Maharashtra’s environmental challenges.
Welcoming the appointment, EFCCC officials expressed confidence in Mrs. Shakya’s leadership capabilities and her ability to contribute meaningfully to the Commission’s vision of building a greener, cleaner, and climate-resilient future.
Speaking on her appointment, Mrs. Shakya said: “I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with this responsibility. Environmental protection and climate action are among the most pressing priorities of our time. I look forward to working with communities, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and create long-term positive environmental impact across Maharashtra.”
The appointment comes at a crucial time when climate resilience, sustainable resource management, and environmental accountability are gaining increased importance in public policy and governance. Through this leadership addition, EFCCC aims to further strengthen its statewide initiatives focused on environmental awareness, pollution mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable growth.
With Mrs. Shakya assuming this key position, the Commission expects to enhance its outreach, strengthen implementation of environmental programs, and support Maharashtra’s transition toward a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
About EFCCC
The Environment Forest Climate Change Commission (EFCCC) works to promote environmental conservation, climate action, pollution control, ecological sustainability, and public awareness through collaborative initiatives with government institutions, industry stakeholders, and civil society organizations.
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26:ABS Marine Services Limited (NSE: ABSMARINE), one of the leading maritime companies offering comprehensive services in Ship Management, Vessel Ownership, Marine and Port Services has signed a Charter Party Agreement with Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc., acting on behalf of itself and its joint venture partners, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Invenire Petrodyne Limited, for the deployment of its Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessel, MV ARTEMIS.
Under the agreement, MV ARTEMIS will be deployed to support petroleum exploration and production activities on the east coast of India. The contract has a firm charter tenure of 1,825 days (5 years) from the date of mobilisation, with an option for extension by up to a further 1,825 days at the charterer’s discretion. The contract is valued at approximately ₹126.12 Cr (inclusive of GST) over the firm charter period.
Contract Highlights
• Client: Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc., along with its JV partners ONGC and Invenire Petrodyne Limited • Vessel: MV ARTEMIS (AHTS Vessel) • Contract Type: Time Charter Agreement • Contract Value: ~ ₹126.12 Crore (inclusive of GST) • Firm Charter Period: 5 Years • Extension Option: Up to an additional 5 Years at Charterer’s option • Area of Operations: East Coast of India • Purpose: Supporting Petroleum Exploration and Production Activities
Strategic Impact
The contract reinforces the company’s position as a trusted offshore service provider and enhances revenue visibility through a long-term charter arrangement. The deployment of MV ARTEMIS under a multi-year contract is expected to support stable vessel utilization and strengthen the Company’s offshore operations portfolio.
The award also reflects the Company’s proven operational capabilities and strong relationships within the offshore energy sector. With increasing focus on domestic exploration and offshore energy development, the company remains well positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities and further expand its presence in the offshore support services segment.
Commenting on the development, Captain P.B. Narayanan, Managing Director of ABS Marine Limited, said, “We are pleased to secure this long-term charter contract for MV ARTEMIS. The award underscores the confidence placed in our operational capabilities and service standards by leading participants in the energy sector. This contract strengthens our revenue visibility over the coming years while further reinforcing our presence in the offshore support services segment. We remain committed to delivering reliable and efficient solutions to our clients while creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”
About ABS Marine Services Limited
ABS Marine Services Limited, established in 1992 and headquartered in Chennai, is one of the leading maritime companies specializing in Ship Management, Vessel Ownership, Marine, and Port Services. With offices in Mumbai, Kochi, Singapore, and Kakinada, ABS provides comprehensive maritime solutions worldwide, emphasizing professionalism, local expertise, and regulatory compliance for efficient operations. With over three decades of experience in third-party technical and crew management, the company focuses strongly on safety and energy conservation both onboard and ashore, driving excellence in the maritime industry.
For FY26, the Company has reported Consolidated Total Income of ₹ 322.64 Cr, EBITDA of ₹ 152.55 Cr & Net Profit of ₹ 80.80 Cr on consolidated basis.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
New Delhi [India], June 26: With work and study becoming a regular part of home life, a well-planned workspace is now more important than ever. A functional home office does not always need a large room, but it does need the right furniture, proper comfort and a layout that supports focus.
From a practical study table to comfortable chairs, every element plays a role in creating a space that feels organised, productive and suitable for everyday use.
Home Offices Are Becoming Part of Modern Living
Home offices are no longer limited to freelancers or business owners. Students, working professionals and families now need dedicated spaces for online meetings, assignments, paperwork and focused tasks. This shift has made furniture selection an important part of home planning.
A good setup should feel comfortable, organised and easy to maintain. It should also match the size of the room. In many Indian apartments, furniture that saves space while still offering utility is often more useful than oversized pieces that make the room feel crowded.
Why the Right Furniture Makes a Difference
The furniture used in a home office directly affects comfort and productivity. A table that is too small can leave limited space for a laptop, books or documents, while a chair without proper support can make long sitting hours uncomfortable. The right furniture helps create a clear work zone at home, keeps everyday essentials within reach, reduces clutter and gives the area a more professional appearance.
For instance, Pepperfry’s study table and chair categories feature options such as writing tables, computer tables, wall-mounted tables, foldable designs, office chairs and other seating styles. This reflects the wide variety of furniture available today for different home office needs, room sizes and comfort preferences.
Choosing a Practical Study Table
A study table should be selected according to the user’s routine and available space. For basic laptop work, a simple table with a clean surface may be enough; for people who use monitors, books, stationery or files, a wider table with drawers or shelves can be more practical.
Compact homes can benefit from wall-mounted or foldable study tables, as they help save floor space. A table with built-in storage can also keep chargers, notebooks and work accessories organised. The height, legroom and surface area should feel comfortable for everyday use.
Selecting Chairs for Comfort and Support
Seating is just as necessary as the table when setting up a comfortable home office. The right chair should support the back, allow relaxed sitting and match the height of the table. For regular work, cushioned office chairs with back support are usually more suitable than decorative seating.
For occasional use, simple chairs may be enough, especially in compact rooms. However, when the workspace is used for long hours, comfort should come first. The user should be able to sit with feet placed comfortably on the floor and shoulders relaxed while working.
Planning the Layout for Better Focus
A functional layout can make the home office feel more focused and comfortable. The table should be placed in an area that receives enough light, while ensuring there is no direct glare on the laptop or monitor screen.
A wall-facing setup can work well in smaller rooms, while a window-side arrangement can make the space feel more open. Keeping only essential items on the table also helps maintain a cleaner, calmer and more organised work environment.
Storage Helps Keep the Space Organised
Storage plays an important role in keeping a home office neat and easy to use. Files, books, cables and stationery can quickly make the workspace look cluttered if there is no proper place to keep them. Drawers, shelves and small organisers help arrange daily essentials in a more systematic way.
Cable management is also useful for maintaining a clean and safe setup. Tucked-away wires make the area look neater and reduce unnecessary mess. For compact homes, a wall shelf or small bookshelf can add storage without taking up too much floor space.
Building a Smarter Workspace at Home
A good home office should support comfort, focus and daily convenience. The right study table creates a dedicated work surface, while suitable chairs make sitting for longer periods easier.
When furniture is chosen according to room size, work habits and storage needs, the space becomes more efficient and pleasant to use. For modern Indian homes, a functional workspace is not about adding more furniture, but about choosing pieces that work well together.
Conclusion
Creating a functional home office starts with choosing furniture that supports daily comfort, focus and organisation. A practical study table, a comfortable chair and smart storage can help turn even a small corner into a useful work or study area.
For modern Indian homes, the best home office setup is one that fits the available space without making the room feel crowded. With the right furniture and layout, the workspace can become more productive, comfortable and easy to maintain.
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New Delhi [India], June 26: Dr. Nidhiesh Sharma is a distinguished International Business Consultant, Entrepreneur, Social Reformer, and Export Promotion Expert with more than 22 years of experience in international trade, business development, entrepreneurship promotion, and social empowerment.
Born in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Sharma has emerged as a recognized leader dedicated to strengthening India’s business ecosystem and creating global opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, and farmers.
As the Founder and Director of Rsrishti International Pvt. Ltd., he has played a significant role in promoting exports, entrepreneurship, healthcare initiatives, franchise development, and international business expansion across India and overseas markets.
A Visionary for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Inspired by the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, Dr. Sharma actively works toward empowering Indian businesses to compete globally.
His mission focuses on:
• Promoting Indian products in international markets • Strengthening India’s export ecosystem • Creating employment opportunities through entrepreneurship • Supporting startups and MSMEs with business growth strategies • Enhancing farmer income through export-oriented initiatives • Contributing toward India’s economic growth and GDP development
Through seminars, workshops, business conclaves, and mentoring programs, he continues to inspire entrepreneurs to build globally competitive enterprises.
Professional Excellence
With over two decades of practical business experience, Dr. Sharma has guided numerous organizations in:
• Import & Export Business Development • International Trade Consulting • Global Market Expansion • Franchise Development • Startup Mentoring • Business Growth Strategy • Corporate Training • Leadership Development • International Buyer-Seller Networking
His business initiatives have expanded across major Indian cities including Mumbai, Jaipur, Bhopal, Indore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Delhi NCR.
Internationally, his business network and collaborations have extended to markets such as:
• Dubai (UAE) • Vietnam • China • Singapore • Malaysia • Other Global Trade Destinations
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Nidhiesh Sharma has been recognized by various national and international organizations for his contribution to entrepreneurship, exports, leadership, and social development.
Notable recognitions include:
• Bharat Shri Award • Business Ratna Award • Indian Press Recognition for Entrepreneurship Development • Excellence in International Business Promotion Awards • Leadership and Social Impact Honors from multiple organizations
These accolades reflect his commitment to empowering businesses and contributing to India’s economic advancement.
Media Presence & Public Recognition
Dr. Nidhiesh Sharma has built a strong and influential presence across national television channels, print media, digital platforms, business publications, and international media networks through his contributions to entrepreneurship, exports, social development, and nation-building initiatives.
His achievements, expert insights, interviews, and business initiatives have been featured on leading media platforms including:
• In24News • India News • IPC News • National & Regional Media Networks • Business Publications & Industry Journals • Digital Business & Entrepreneurial Platforms
International Media Recognition
Dr. Sharma’s entrepreneurial journey, leadership vision, and contribution towards international trade promotion have also received recognition from international publications, including:
• London Herald • London Magazine • International Business & Leadership Publications • Global Entrepreneurial Media Platforms
Through media interactions, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and expert interviews, Dr. Sharma continues to advocate for entrepreneurship, innovation, exports, startup development, farmer empowerment, and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. His efforts align with the broader objective of strengthening India’s economy, promoting self-reliance, generating employment, and contributing to sustainable GDP growth through business and export-led development.
Social Impact & Public Service
Beyond business, Dr. Sharma is deeply committed to nation-building and social development.
For more than a decade, he has actively worked on:
• Youth Employment Generation • Skill Development Programs • Farmer Empowerment Initiatives • Rural Development Projects • Women’s Entrepreneurship Programs • Healthcare Awareness Campaigns • Startup and Self-Employment Promotion
His leadership roles, including Maharashtra Pradesh Sachiv and Morcha Adhyaksh, have enabled him to drive meaningful community initiatives and social welfare programs.
Through educational seminars and awareness campaigns, he has inspired thousands of young Indians to pursue entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and economic empowerment.
Leadership Philosophy
Dr. Nidhiesh Sharma believes that entrepreneurship is one of the strongest tools for national development.
His leadership philosophy is built on:
• Innovation • Self-Reliance • Global Thinking • Ethical Business Practices • Social Responsibility • Sustainable Economic Growth
He continues to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders to create enterprises that generate employment, contribute to exports, and strengthen India’s position in the global economy.
Legacy
Today, Dr. Nidhiesh Sharma is recognized as a visionary entrepreneur, inspiring leader, export strategist, and social reformer whose work bridges business growth with social impact.
His unwavering commitment to entrepreneurship, exports, innovation, and nation-building continues to inspire businesses, professionals, farmers, and young entrepreneurs across India and beyond.
“Empowering Entrepreneurs • Strengthening Exports • Building Atmanirbhar Bharat”
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New Delhi [India], June 26: In a significant advancement in orthopaedic care, Sarvodaya Hospital has introduced North India’s first advanced hip navigation technology for hip replacement surgeries, aimed at improving surgical precision and long-term patient outcomes. The technology uses computer-assisted, real-time data to guide surgeons before and during the hip replacement surgery, enabling more accurate implant placement & leg length equalisation while significantly reducing complications like hip dislocation.
Hip replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged joint with an artificial implant. A critical part of the procedure is positioning the implant correctly, particularly the acetabular cup placement (which fits into the hip socket) & leg length equalisation during the surgery. According to doctors, even minor variations in cup angle or leg length can affect mobility and long-term success of the implant. The newly introduced navigation system addresses these challenges by providing precise measurements during surgery, something that is difficult to achieve consistently with conventional techniques that rely largely on manual assessment. Sarvodaya Hospital has already successfully performed hip replacement surgeries using this technology. Unlike traditional methods, where surgeons visually assess leg length and alignment, the navigation system provides intraoperative feedback to enhance accuracy. It also assists in pre-surgical planning through specialised software, enabling doctors to determine the appropriate implant size, shape, position, and alignment based on the patient’s unique anatomy, thereby improving implant performance.
While minimally invasive surgical techniques like the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) ensure very little pain after surgery, hip navigation technology adds the promise of a good long-term outcome. Commenting on the development, Dr. Pankaj Walecha, Director & Head – Robotic Knee & Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement at Sarvodaya Hospital, said, “Hip replacement is a highly technique-sensitive procedure where implant positioning, leg length equalisation & restoration of normal hip anatomy play a crucial role in outcomes.
He added, “Every patient’s hip anatomy is different, and reconstructing the new hip like the normal natural hip of the patient is key to restoring normal function. Navigation helps to select implants that are better suited to the individual patient’s anatomy and also helps the surgeon to align them more accurately during surgery. This improves joint stability, enhances mobility, and in many cases, helps patients regain a feeling of a near-natural joint over time.” This technology also complements minimally invasive surgical approaches such as the direct anterior approach (DAA), where the patient lies supine (on their back) during surgery. While DAA already offers quicker recovery, the addition of navigation further improves the results even further.
In addition to minimally invasive hip replacement techniques, the hospital also has an established robotic knee replacement programme supported by a fully active robot for joint replacement surgery. Sarvodaya offers comprehensive knee care for patients at all stages of knee damage, with treatment options ranging from knee preservation to partial knee replacement, unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR), and total knee replacement, depending on the patient’s condition. In advanced knee arthritis, deformity, or severe joint damage, robotic assistance helps doctors plan and perform knee replacement procedures with greater accuracy, particularly in bone preparation, implant positioning, alignment, and joint balancing.
Combining advancements in hip and knee replacement, Sarvodaya Hospital brings together surgical expertise & experience, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge technology to deliver more precise and patient-centric joint replacement care
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Bring Me The Horizon aren’t a band that likes to sit still. Over the last twenty years, they’ve blown up deathcore and metalcore, leaned into arena rock, dabbled in electronic sounds, hooked people with huge pop choruses, and wrapped it all up with cinematic heaviness. Now, with their new single “Dehumanized,” they’re taking a swing back to what got everyone talking about them in the first place.
“Dehumanized” lands just ahead of Count Your Blessings | Repented, which isn’t just some hollow remaster—it’s a complete re-record of their 2006 debut, coming July 10, 2026. If you’ve been a fan since the start, this isn’t your average anniversary cash grab. It’s Bring Me The Horizon returning to their gnarly early days, but with the kind of confidence, production, and precision that only comes from years at the top.
This new track? It’s a blast of classic BMTH aggression. Crushing guitar riffs, guttural screams, and drums that sound like they’re trying to break loose. It’s a clear callback to the raw brutality of Count Your Blessings—but everything just hits harder and cleaner now. This doesn’t feel like nostalgia for its own sake, either. The band’s not stuck trying to recapture old chaos; they’re sharpening it, shaping it, and making it hit differently in 2026.
If you were around for the Myspace-era deathcore scene, “Dehumanized” is going to feel instantly familiar. But if you found BMTH through later records like Sempiternal or amo or POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, this one’s a lesson in just how intense the band’s foundation really was.
Going back to Count Your Blessings is a gutsy move. The album’s always been important—loud, messy, and divisive right from the start—but it put BMTH on the map, for better or worse. Now, instead of just cleaning up old tracks, they’re recutting everything with stronger performances and a huge, modern sound. It’s a way of looking back with fresh eyes, leaning into what made them great without losing all the growth that’s happened since.
Honestly, re-recording the album says a lot about the band’s mindset. They’re not trying to run from their past or erase it. They’re walking straight into it—owning it, really. This new version isn’t about leaving deathcore behind; it’s about showing that, even after all their experiments, that core anger and intensity still matter.
And “Dehumanized” proves BMTH haven’t lost their touch. Their whole career is about switching things up—every album shakes off what came before. So this return to heavier roots doesn’t feel like a retreat. It feels more like coming full circle, with every lesson learned along the way. The music’s still brutal, just more focused and thoughtful. That old chaos has a purpose now, and the production packs a serious punch.
The release isn’t just about studio magic, either. Bring Me The Horizon are playing the album in full at Manchester’s B.E.C. Arena, which is going to be wild. Hearing Count Your Blessings live, front to back, surrounded by a stacked lineup of heavy bands, isn’t just a birthday party for the album—it’s a tribute to how much it still means.
For people who’ve been along for the ride since the beginning, seeing this show will probably feel cathartic. For anyone newer to BMTH, it’s a chance to see just how far they’ve come—from divisive deathcore kids to one of the boldest, most unpredictable heavy bands out there.
Bottom line: “Dehumanized” works because BMTH aren’t stuck in the past—they’re taking what made them special and building on it. Count Your Blessings | Repented isn’t just a victory lap; if the rest of the album feels anything like this, it’s proof their earliest and most brutal instincts still have a future.
New Delhi [India], June 25: Marichi Labs, an AI-first start-up and deep-technology company building infrastructure for Intelligent Conversation & Commerce, today announced that it has raised a seed round in funding to accelerate the development of its AI-driven platform that transforms customer conversations into structured operational workflows.
The investment is backed by Texas AI Ventures. The CEO is Hanumant Lal Shukla, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus (B.Tech & MBA) and global business leader with more than two decades of experience in enterprise sales and distribution systems. Texas AI Ventures is based in the US and invests in early-stage companies, social venture initiatives, and niche industries.
FOUNDING TEAM
Marichi Labs’ founding team brings together three exceptional leaders united by a shared conviction that intelligent conversation will define the next era of enterprise commerce.
Rituraj is a product-driven entrepreneur and systems architect with deep expertise in AI-powered platform engineering, distributed infrastructure, and enterprise SaaS ecosystems — with a commanding grasp of digital transformation, data systems, and customer-centric technology architecture.
Yogesh Vashisth is an engineering architect who specialises in distributed systems, scalable software architecture, and high-performance technology platforms, and has built multiple enterprise products designed for reliability and scale.
Hanumant Lal Shukla (CEO | IIT Kharagpur — B.Tech & MBA) is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus (B.Tech & MBA) and global business leader with more than two decades of experience building and scaling enterprise sales and distribution systems across international markets. As CEO, Hanumant brings deep commercial networks and operator instincts that provide Marichi Labs with an unmatched go-to-market foundation as it expands its footprint across India, Africa, and the Americas.
DEEP-TECH PLATFORM FOR INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS
Marichi is building AI and machine-learning powered conversational infrastructure that enables organisations to convert customer interactions into automated, measurable business operations.
▸ Intelligent Conversation & Commerce — structured conversational workflows for sales, support, onboarding, and lifecycle management
▸ Enterprise System Integrations — CRM, workflow engines, ticketing systems, HRMS, and operational platforms
▸ AI / Machine Learning Infrastructure — intelligent routing, contextual assistance, summarisation, and knowledge workflows
▸ Automation & Operational Intelligence — orchestration of business processes through automation pipelines
▸ Analytics & Data Infrastructure — real-time dashboards tracking operational performance, response SLAs, and conversion metrics
Marichi follows a “Rules-First, AI-Second” architecture, ensuring that machine intelligence operates with governance, transparency, and human oversight.
NEW DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE — GURUGRAM
Marichi Labs is proud to announce the opening of its Gurugram Delivery & Development Centre — a strategic hub that significantly expands the company’s operational capacity and engineering bandwidth. Strategically located in the heart of India’s enterprise technology corridor, the Gurugram centre serves as the primary execution engine for client delivery, platform development, and customer success operations.
The Gurugram centre is designed to work in powerful synergy with Marichi Labs’ Bengaluru Innovation Labs — where deep-tech research, AI model development, and platform innovation continue at pace. While Bengaluru drives breakthrough thinking, Gurugram channels that innovation into enterprise-grade delivery at scale, ensuring that cutting-edge technology reaches clients faster and with greater operational precision. Together, the two centres form a dual-engine growth architecture that positions Marichi Labs to serve a rapidly expanding global client base with the speed, depth, and reliability that modern enterprises demand.
EARLY ENTERPRISE CLIENTS
The company’s technology is already being used by large enterprises and SMB clients, where conversational workflows are connected to operational systems to improve responsiveness, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
With operations across Africa and India, Marichi Labs is building the infrastructure for a future where conversations become the primary interface of enterprise operations. The company plans to expand to the US market later this year.
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Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 25: Every year on International Yoga Day, conversations around yoga follow a familiar pattern — flexibility, mindfulness, stress relief. But inside physiotherapy clinics across India, a more clinical conversation has been quietly taking place. One that is less about wellness trends and more about measurable recovery outcomes.
This year, the International Yoga Day celebration organized by Mamta Charitable Trust in Lucknow brought that conversation into a public space in a significant way. The event drew nearly 40,000 participants and served as one of the largest community health awareness initiatives associated with the occasion — bringing together medical professionals, spiritual leaders, senior government figures, and citizens around a single message: prevention and rehabilitation are two sides of the same coin.
The scale and the names associated with the Lucknow celebration made it one of the more notable Yoga Day gatherings in the country this year. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Shri Brajesh Pathak graced the event as a distinguished guest, bringing with him the state government’s commitment to public health and preventive wellness. Neeraj Singh, son of Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, was also present, reflecting the broader national significance attached to the occasion.
Revered spiritual leader Kameshwar Puri Ji Maharaj added a deeper dimension to the event, connecting the ancient roots of yoga with its modern-day relevance in healthcare and community well-being. Together, their presence underlined that yoga, in India today, is no longer just a cultural practice — it is being taken seriously as a public health strategy.
Among the healthcare professionals invited to the event was Dr. Surabhi Dhanwala, a Pune-based physiotherapist ranked among the Top 10 Physiotherapists in India — a recognition that reflects years of evidence-based clinical work and her growing influence in the rehabilitation and wellness space.
Physiotherapy, at its core, is about restoring function. Whether a patient is recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic pain, or rebuilding mobility after a neurological episode, the goal is to help the body move better and hurt less.
Yoga, when applied thoughtfully within a clinical framework, offers tools that align directly with that goal. Controlled breathing regulates the nervous system and reduces pain perception. Slow, deliberate movement builds proprioception — the body’s awareness of its own position in space. Postural correction through yoga addresses root causes of musculoskeletal complaints rather than just their symptoms.
This is why physiotherapists across India are no longer treating yoga as a lifestyle add-on. Many are now building it into structured rehabilitation protocols, particularly for patients managing chronic pain, postural disorders, and long-term mobility issues.
For patients dealing with conditions such as spondylitis, frozen shoulder, or post-surgical stiffness, Dr. Dhanwala incorporates yoga-informed physiotherapy into her treatment approach at her Pune clinic — focusing on breath coordination, gentle mobilization, and body awareness alongside conventional rehabilitation techniques.
The outcomes tend to be more sustainable. Patients recover, but more importantly, they develop habits that reduce the likelihood of relapse. Yoga teaches patients to understand their own bodies — and that awareness carries into daily life, transforming a patient from a passive recipient of treatment into an active participant in their own recovery.
When medical professionals step outside clinical settings and engage directly with communities, the impact is difficult to overstate. When a trained physiotherapist explains to thousands of people how a specific yoga posture reduces joint load, or how breathwork helps manage chronic pain, people leave with knowledge they can immediately act on.
That shift in awareness is where real preventive healthcare begins — and events like the one organized by Mamta Charitable Trust create exactly that opportunity at scale.
India faces a growing burden of lifestyle-related and musculoskeletal disorders. For a healthcare system under increasing pressure, scalable community-level solutions matter. Yoga — taught correctly, applied clinically, and communicated clearly — is proving to be one of them.
Dr. Surabhi Dhanwala’s participation in this Lucknow event — travelling from Pune to be part of a national conversation on preventive health — was a reminder that the future of rehabilitation in India will be built not just inside hospitals, but within communities — one informed patient at a time. www.dhanwala.com
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Nayan Verma, Founder & Co- Founder – Training Basket
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 26: The Noida-based hybrid IT training institution crosses 2 lakh students and alumni milestone with no external funding, sustained placement outcomes, and an expanding national footprint — marking five uninterrupted years of enrollment and revenue growth.
Training Basket, one of India’s most consistently growing IT training and certification institutions, has announced its fifth consecutive year of student enrolment growth — a milestone that places it among the rare class of Indian EdTech operators that has scaled profitably, sustainably, and entirely without external venture capital or institutional funding.
The announcement comes at a moment of acute significance for the Indian education technology sector, which has spent the past two years recalibrating after a period of aggressive, capital-fuelled expansion that left a trail of undelivered promises, mass layoffs, and student grievances across the country. Against that backdrop, Training Basket’s five-year growth record represents not just a business achievement but a proof of concept: that placement-first, instructor-led, outcomes-driven IT education is a structurally sound and commercially viable model.
The institution, founded by Nayan Verma and Rishabh Raj, has built its student base to over 2 lakh learners and alumni — a number that has grown organically through referral networks, verified placement outcomes, and a curriculum architecture that has consistently evolved in line with industry hiring requirements.
Five Years. Zero External Capital. Uninterrupted Growth.
Training Basket’s five-year trajectory stands in deliberate contrast to the growth-at-all-costs model that defined the Indian EdTech investment cycle between 2019 and 2022.
The institution did not raise a seed round. It did not announce a Series A. It did not appoint a Chief Growth Officer or run performance marketing campaigns designed to inflate enrolment numbers ahead of the next funding conversation.
It ran batches. It placed students. It updated its curriculum. It hired instructors with verifiable domain expertise. And it measured every academic year against a single operational KPI: the percentage of graduates who secured relevant employment within ninety days of programme completion.
“We never needed to choose between growth and sustainability because we never separated them,” says Nayan Verma, CEO and Founder of Training Basket. “Every student who gets placed funds the next batch. Every placed graduate who refers to a colleague or a junior compounds our growth without a rupee of marketing spend. We built a business, not a burn rate.”
The model has produced verified placements at some of India’s most recognised technology employers — TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Nokia Solutions Network, Hyland Software Solutions, Velocis Systems, C-Zentrix, and Eastern Software Systems, among them. Each placement is a documented outcome, not a statistical claim on a pitch deck.
A Curriculum That Grew With the Industry
Central to Training Basket’s growth consistency is a curriculum strategy that most scaled EdTech platforms sacrificed in the pursuit of breadth: genuine, regular, market-responsive updates driven by instructor insight rather than product management timelines.
The institution’s six training verticals — Data Science and AI, Web Development, Cloud and DevOps, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing — have each undergone material curriculum evolution over the five-year period, with the most significant recent updates incorporating AI-integrated tooling across the Data Science, Digital Marketing, and Cloud tracks.
The eight-month Full-Stack Data Science programme, which remains Training Basket’s flagship offering, now includes applied machine learning deployment, AI-augmented analytics workflows, and Power BI and Tableau integration designed to match the exact technical requirements that enterprise and GCC hiring teams are currently evaluating.
“The industry does not wait for academic calendars,” says Rishabh Raj, COO and Co-Founder of Training Basket. “Our curriculum does not either. When the market moved to cloud-native data infrastructure and AI-integrated workflows, we moved with it — because our instructors are practitioners, not theorists. They see the shift before it shows up in a job description.”
National Reach Through Hybrid Infrastructure
Training Basket’s fifth growth year has also been marked by the continued expansion of its hybrid delivery model — a dual online-offline infrastructure that has extended the institution’s placement reach well beyond its Noida and Delhi NCR operational base.
The online delivery platform, built on a proprietary Learning Management System with lifetime content access, has enabled students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India to access the same curriculum standards, instructor quality, and placement support that defined the institution’s early offline reputation in the NCR market.
Both delivery formats are supported by Training Basket’s dedicated placement cell, which manages resume preparation, mock interview cycles, employer relationship management, and direct hiring connects through its affiliated job portal, jobbasket.in. The placement cell’s operations have scaled in parallel with enrollment — a deliberate structural decision that prevents the quality dilution that typically accompanies rapid growth in education businesses.
The Bootstrapped EdTech Model as a Sector Benchmark
Industry observers tracking the Indian EdTech recovery have noted Training Basket’s trajectory as a reference point for what sustainable education businesses look like when freed from the distortions of growth capital pressure.
With a 20-plus member expert faculty, authorised training partnerships with Microsoft, Meta, Cisco, Adobe, RedHat, and Ingram Micro, and a student referral engine that has compounded organically over five years, the institution has demonstrated that the fundamentals of education — instructor quality, curriculum rigour, and placement outcomes — are not just pedagogical principles. They are business advantages.
“Five years of consecutive growth without a single funding announcement is a statement about the model,”says Verma. “The model works because the outcomes work. That is the only sustainable logic in education.”
Enrolments for the Summer Training Internship 2026 are currently open across all programme tracks at trainingbasket.in.
About Training Basket
Training Basket is a Noida-based hybrid IT training and certification institution serving students and working professionals across India. Founded by Nayan Verma and Rishabh Raj, the institute operates across six training verticals — Data Science and AI, Web Development, Cloud and DevOps, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing — with instructor-led, LMS-supported programmes and a dedicated placement cell. Training Basket has trained over 2 lakh students and alumni and supports learners through its affiliated employment platform, jobbasket.in.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 26: A group of founders, business owners, investors, gathered in Kolkata on June 21, 2026. The common goal was to discuss the future of Bengal and how policies can benefit the future of entrepreneurship. The event was organised by Way Back Home. It is a community focused on supporting entrepreneurs in Bengal with better access to talent and capital. The event brought 15 young minds who believe in Bengal’s potential and committed to unlock it.
In this event, participants discussed opportunities across sectors and challenges commonly faced by entrepreneurs. One of the main highlight of the evening was a Vision Board exercise. In this exercise participants were invited to share their boldest visions for Bengal over the next decade. The responses showed a growing optimism and sign of ambition.
Some of them even said Bengal becoming an SME powerhouse, while others spoke about building large companies that could inspire future generations. The responses showed a growing optimism. Some of them speakers talked about Bengal becoming a SME powerhouse, while others spoke about building large companies that could inspire future generations.
Another idea that was talked about in this event was how West Bengal’s could solve the brain drain issue by turning it into a chance for brain gain. Motivating talented people to return, and contribute to the state’s growth.
CA Shantanu Jain, partner at Opportunity Ventures, said that Bengal’s startup ecosystem could benefit by focusing on three key areas of capital, market access, and talent. Few of the policy recommendations that were discussed in this event: creating a Bengal Fund of Funds to attract Bengal-based startups, improving university-led innovation. Topics such as business mentorship, talent development were also discussed.
Some participants believed that Bengal does not have to copy the model of Bengaluru, Mumbai or Delhi. Bengal can build their own successful model. Encouraging local stories of businessmen who built their business through hardships was seen as important step.
The evening ended with conversations about Bengal’s next growth phase will be around people who choose to stay and build together in West Bengal. Participants in this event were Shantanu Jain, partner at Opportunity Ventures, Vineet Patawari, cofounder at Stock Edge, CA Suraj Bakliwal, cofounder at Fredo,Vidhi Garodia, cofounder at an insurance broking company, Keshav Sureka, IIM-Kozikode alumni, Priyank Tantia, 2nd generation entrepreneur amongst others.
The food partners were Sandwich Bar & Modge by Land of Cakes.
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